Martin Viessmann is the CEO of Viessmann Group, a German manufacturer of heating, refrigeration and climate-control equipment. Founded by his grandfather Johann Viessmann, the company now has 11,500 employees, 22 production divisions in 11 countries, subsidiaries and representations in 74 countries, and 120 sales offices. In 2015, more than half of its $2.4 billion in revenue came from outside of Germany. Viessmann is a prominent sponsor of sports and supports the Viessmann Academy, which provides training for heating architects and engineers. Martin Viessmann is passionate about sustainability and has received the Energy Globe Award for Sustainability in the "Air" category. He has also been named Greentech Manager of the Year and Family Businessman of the Year in Germany. He is a fitness buff and passionate skier, holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Wisconsin, and has a professional pilot's license. His two children, Katharina and Maximilian, are being groomed to assume responsibility for the company.
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Martin Viessmann, a prominent figure in the manufacturing industry in Germany, is set to possess an estimated net worth of $1.8 billion by 2024. Known for his exceptional business acumen and relentless dedication to success, Viessmann has made a name for himself in the competitive manufacturing sector. With his visionary leadership, Viessmann has propelled the growth of his company, establishing it as a key player in the global market. As a result, his net worth continues to soar, cementing his status as a prominent billionaire in Germany.
2009
$1.1 Billion
2010
$1.7 Billion
2011
$1.9 Billion
2012
$1.6 Billion
2013
$2 Billion
2014
$2.6 Billion
2015
$3.5 Billion
2016
$3.3 Billion
2017
$4.3 Billion
2018
$5.74 Billion
Biography/Timeline
1917
Martin Viessmann is the son of Hans Viessmann and the grandson of Johann Viessmann, who founded Viessmann Group in 1917. He has a diploma from the University of Erlangen.
2012
In 2012, Greg Kleinheinz was appointed as the first Viessmann Endowed Chair in Sustainable Technology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, created with an endowment from Viessmann and his wife Annette.
